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How to Get a UAE Residence Visa for a Newborn Born in Dubai
How UAE resident parents in Dubai register a newborn and apply for the baby's UAE residence visa. Covers hospital birth registration, consulate passport, and Amer visa application.
Gov. fee
AED 900–1,500 (UAE government fees for residence visa and Emirates ID; varies by family file status). Consulate and birth registration fees are additional and vary by nationality.
Timeline
4–10 weeks from birth (depends on consulate passport speed)
For
UAE resident parents whose child was born in Dubai, applying for the newborn's birth…
Steps
6
Start
Report the birth to the hospital's patient affairs department.
Last updated: April 2026
- 1Register the Birth at the Hospital
- 2Register with Your Home Country's Consulate
- 3Collect the Child's Passport
- 4Apply for UAE Residence Visa at Amer
- 5Apply for Emirates ID
- 6Collect Residence Visa and Emirates ID
Step by step
Register the Birth at the Hospital
Report the birth to the hospital's patient affairs department. They submit the registration to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on your behalf. The UAE birth certificate is issued within 1–3 working days.
Where to go
Hospital patient affairs office (submits to Dubai Health Authority)
Address / portal
At the hospital where the child was born
Est. cost
AED 50–100 (birth certificate fee; often included in hospital discharge process)
Est. time
1–3 working days
Advice
Bring both parents' passports, Emirates IDs, and the marriage certificate to the hospital registration desk. If the father is not present, some hospitals require a signed authorization.
Note
Birth registration must be completed within 30 days of the birth. Late registration incurs additional fees and may require a legal affidavit.
Register with Your Home Country's Consulate
Visit your home country's embassy or consulate in the UAE to register the child's birth for nationality purposes. This establishes the child's nationality and begins the passport application process.
Where to go
Your home country's embassy or consulate in the UAE
Address / portal
Check your embassy's official website for address and appointment requirements
Est. cost
Varies by nationality (typically equivalent to USD 50–200)
Est. time
1–5 working days (registration visit); passport takes 2–8 weeks
Advice
Bring the UAE birth certificate, both parents' passports, marriage certificate, and any nationality-specific documents the consulate requires. Some consulates accept walk-ins; most require an advance appointment.
Note
Consulate appointment availability and passport processing times vary significantly by nationality and workload. Confirm the current timeline directly with your consulate before planning next steps.
Collect the Child's Passport
Collect the child's passport from your home country's embassy or consulate after processing is complete. Some countries issue an emergency travel document first; others issue the full passport in one step.
Where to go
Your home country's embassy or consulate in the UAE
Address / portal
Same location as Step 2
Est. cost
Included in Step 2 consulate fees
Est. time
2–8 weeks from initial consulate registration (varies by nationality)
Advice
Most UAE visa applications require a full national passport, not a temporary travel document. Confirm with Amer if in doubt.
Note
Do not submit the UAE residence visa application until the child has a valid passport in hand. Applications without a passport cannot be processed.
Apply for UAE Residence Visa at Amer
Submit the newborn's UAE residence visa application through an Amer service center or the ICA portal. The sponsoring parent is the applicant. No medical test is required for newborns and young children on the standard family sponsorship route.
Where to go
Amer service center
Address / portal
Any Amer branch in Dubai
Est. cost
AED 510 (residence visa issuance; if family file already exists) or AED 762 (AED 252 family file + AED 510 residence, if opening a new file)
Est. time
2–5 working days
Advice
Required documents typically include: child's passport, UAE birth certificate, sponsoring parent's passport and Emirates ID, and marriage certificate. Bring originals and copies. Emirates ID can be applied for simultaneously at the same Amer visit.
Apply for Emirates ID
File the Emirates ID application for the newborn. For children under 15, no biometric appointment is required — the EID is processed and delivered by post.
Where to go
Amer service center (files with ICA on your behalf)
Address / portal
Any Amer branch in Dubai — no separate ICA visit required
Est. cost
AED 385 (Emirates ID fee)
Est. time
5–10 working days for card delivery after application
Advice
Emirates ID and residence visa applications are filed together at Amer in a single visit.
Collect Residence Visa and Emirates ID
Once processing is complete, collect the visa stamp in the child's passport from Amer. The Emirates ID is delivered by post separately. Check the visa validity to confirm it matches the expected duration.
Where to go
Amer service center (visa stamp); post delivery (Emirates ID)
Address / portal
The same Amer branch used for the application
Est. cost
No additional fee
Est. time
2–5 working days (visa stamp); 5–10 working days (Emirates ID delivered by post)
Advice
The child's residence visa validity typically matches the sponsoring parent's visa expiry. If the parent's visa is due for renewal soon, consider renewing it first so the child's visa gets a full term.
Overview
A baby born in Dubai to UAE resident parents must be registered with the hospital authority within 30 days of birth. Once the UAE birth certificate is issued, the parents register the child at their home country's consulate and apply for the child's passport. UAE residence can only be applied for after the child has a valid passport.
UAE residence and Emirates ID are applied for through Amer service centers. Total UAE government fees are approximately AED 900–1,500, depending on whether a family file already exists. The slowest part is the consulate passport. Processing times vary by nationality and consulate workload.
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